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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stanford, AR

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 33 independent living facilities in Stanford, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Center Hill and Nettleton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Jonesboro, Pocahontas and Paragould.

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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at RiverMist.RiverMist is located on West Maud Street in beautiful Poplar Bluff, MO. Situated in Southeast Missouri midway between St. Louis, MO and Memphis, TN,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in Stanford, AR

The average cost of senior living in Stanford is $2,500 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monette, AR with an average of $2,097 per month.

Independent living costs in Stanford, AR, vs. nearby cities

Stanford, AR
$2,500/mo
$2,500/mo

Independent living costs in Stanford, AR, vs. state and national averages

Stanford, AR
$2,500/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Stanford, AR, vs. other senior living options

$3,291/mo
Independent Living
$2,500/mo

Independent living costs in Stanford, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,700/mo
Studio
$3,206/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,532/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,622/mo

Senior living costs in Stanford vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Stanford, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStanford, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$2,500/mo$2,906/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,291/mo$4,059/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,291/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Stanford, AR:$2,500/mo
Arkansas:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Stanford, AR:$3,291/mo
Arkansas:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Stanford, AR:$3,291/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Stanford, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Stanford and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Stanford, AR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stanford have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Stanford, AR$2,402/mo$2,280/mo+5.4%
Arkansas$2,837/mo$2,657/mo+6.8%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Stanford, AR
2024 average cost:$2,402/mo
2023 average cost:$2,280/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,837/mo
2023 average cost:$2,657/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Stanford

Recent reviews for independent living in Stanford

The Bungalows at Jonesboro

4.6
The Bungalows is very clean and caring assisted living facility. They provide good meals and plenty of activities for their residents. They'll take the residents to the movies, out to eat and shopping. The rooms are large with patios. The staff is friendly and watchful.

Cedargate in Poplar Bluff, MO

3.1
I have already sent a review in and there are a few things I do not understand. In your statement about how you provide for your clients. I see a lot of things that you say you have I have not witnessed since coming into the facility. Only very limited activities for the clients, food choices, ...
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Holiday South Wind Heights in Jonesboro, AR

4.0
I would recommend Holiday South Wind to other families based on the experience I have had so far. I enjoy the atmosphere of the community the most.

Stanford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stanford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stanford, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stanford independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Stanford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stanford, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Stanford independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Stanford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stanford, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stanford independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Stanford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stanford, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
47%
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